We have a 75 degree incline here for a driveway, and my car has a hard time getting up it when its snowing out. Three Weeks ago sunday night I couldn't get up the driveway to save my life. It must have slipped out of my jacket pocket and in to the snow in the drive way. For two weeks it sat there, getting run over by all the cars coming in and out of the house. Two weeks later, I'm coming home from hanging out with friends, and I was just about to walk in the house when I realized I left my cellphone in the car. I turn around and see that a part of my driveway is GLOWING. I walked up to it and looked closer, only to find a big, white, ! blinking in the snow. Sure enough, it was my zune, trying to tell me it was out of power.
I had to dig it out of an inch of ice with a snow shovel. Its all scratched up. But, no broken pixels, no data loss, and now its syncing just fine (where as before it was being a bitch about it).
I guess theres a reason the 30g zunes were bricks with HDDs in them.
I still want to see a picture of the Zune in question. Come on!
This story reminds me of all the old Gameboy stories about dropping them from 3 stories up, losing it in the snow until mid-spring and it still working, and the classic "got hit with a bomb" but still works story.
This story reminds me of all the old Gameboy stories about dropping them from 3 stories up, losing it in the snow until mid-spring and it still working, and the classic "got hit with a bomb" but still works story.
Nintendo has made some hardware that would probably last longer than the company.
We have a 75 degree incline here for a driveway, and my car has a hard time getting up it when its snowing out. Three Weeks ago sunday night I couldn't get up the driveway to save my life. It must have slipped out of my jacket pocket and in to the snow in the drive way. For two weeks it sat there, getting run over by all the cars coming in and out of the house. Two weeks later, I'm coming home from hanging out with friends, and I was just about to walk in the house when I realized I left my cellphone in the car. I turn around and see that a part of my driveway is GLOWING. I walked up to it and looked closer, only to find a big, white, ! blinking in the snow. Sure enough, it was my zune, trying to tell me it was out of power.
I had to dig it out of an inch of ice with a snow shovel. Its all scratched up. But, no broken pixels, no data loss, and now its syncing just fine (where as before it was being a bitch about it).
I guess theres a reason the 30g zunes were bricks with HDDs in them.
you probably ought to send your story to microsoft.
Has anyone had any issues with their channels not updating?
I suscribe to the "just for you" "fitness", and "rock" one, and the only one that updates is the rock one. And I'm talking about in the marketplace. In fact, the "just for you one" dates all the way back to 12/17
Has anyone heard anything about WinMo 6.5 (or whatever the latest version is) and Zune integration? I seem to recall something about them putting Zune software on Windows Mobile Phones.
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Has anyone heard anything about WinMo 6.5 (or whatever the latest version is) and Zune integration? I seem to recall something about them putting Zune software on Windows Mobile Phones.
there hasn't been any news on Project Pink in a while, as far as I'm aware.
Okay, so my sync cable has literally broken apart and it refuses to go inside my Zune. But seriously, you can't get a Zune Sync Cable in retail? You have to get it shipped? What the hell? I mean its not that bad but seriously. I can't just go into a store and get a sync cable instantly?
Okay, so my sync cable has literally broken apart and it refuses to go inside my Zune. But seriously, you can't get a Zune Sync Cable in retail? You have to get it shipped? What the hell? I mean its not that bad but seriously. I can't just go into a store and get a sync cable instantly?
Man, few places carry Zune accessories. Most of them would rather stock up on stupid ipod crap that nobody cares about...
"OH MY GOD! Pink, orange and lime colored ipod nano socks for only $25!"
Okay, so my sync cable has literally broken apart and it refuses to go inside my Zune. But seriously, you can't get a Zune Sync Cable in retail? You have to get it shipped? What the hell? I mean its not that bad but seriously. I can't just go into a store and get a sync cable instantly?
they used to be $20 seperately at retail.
monoprice.com has 3rd party ones for extremely cheap, though
As for good podcasts, Smodcast is damn fine. It's Kevin Smith's podcast, along with his producer, Mosier. Basically, they just sit around and bullshit for an hour or so. It's fun. Although, I don't think it's updated on Zune in awhile.
The CHUD Show is really awesome. However, it's also really weird. It's mostly movies they chat about, but it usually devolves into punfests. I love the website, so the podcast is great fun for me.
Coverville is a slick little 'cast that is a themed song cover show about twice a week. Guy does a really good job.
And, of course, Rebel FM and the Bombcast for video games shennanigans.
Idle Thumbs is currently the best video game podcast on my list. And Smodcast is updating just fine on Zune marketplace, but I think they switched their RSS at some point. You might have to re-add it via their website directly.
Kevin Smith is really high, and apparently cries a lot about Wayne Gretzky.
Smodcast is good, but it is also horrible sometimes.
If you don't particularly like Smith, don't listen to it.
If you hate listening to a fat man calling himself fat, but not doing anything about it, don't listen to it.
Let me put it this way: if you enjoy the commentary tracks on Smith's movies, and/or the evening with kevin smith series, you'll like the 'cast. If you like his movies, but the commentary not so much, try it with trepidation. If you're not a fan of Smith to begin with, don't waste your time (and the rest of ours when we have to listen to you complaining about it)
Okay, so my sync cable has literally broken apart and it refuses to go inside my Zune. But seriously, you can't get a Zune Sync Cable in retail? You have to get it shipped? What the hell? I mean its not that bad but seriously. I can't just go into a store and get a sync cable instantly?
Okay, so my sync cable has literally broken apart and it refuses to go inside my Zune. But seriously, you can't get a Zune Sync Cable in retail? You have to get it shipped? What the hell? I mean its not that bad but seriously. I can't just go into a store and get a sync cable instantly?
try Wal-Mart or Best Buy?
At least in my area, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy all carry various Zune components....like the Zune Dock. I've seen sync cables before too (albeit overpriced, but that's not surprising). They're also available over Amazon, of course.
Hmm..well, How bout this...iTunes Pass Seems like Apple is making a pass system, but sadly, it's not the good kind of subscription based pass.
I don't know why Apple just doesn't use the subscription based pass, besides the cynical, "We can charge them $.99 for every song, or $15 for ALL of our songs...Hmm...which will make us more money..."
Anywho, I'll take anything that'll bring Apple down so we can get some real competition in the field. As it is, Apple's too big for other companies to make a dent. It's like with World Of Warcraft. It doesn't matter if it's the best or worst MMO out there, it's the biggest by far, and no other game can go against it, even if the other games are better. So the field stagnates, and the only way to get real innovation is to get competition.
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That is a very weird and crazy system. "Pay this now, and you get everything this band releases for the next year. But you don't know what that could be, but we at least promise you will get your money's worth. At least from our point of view.."
??
I was at a concert last night and it was the worst kind of temptation for a Zune Pass I have experienced. Heard 2 bands I hadn't heard of before and kept thinking to myself: "If I had a Zune Pass, I could go home and download everything I just heard."
monoprice.com has 3rd party ones for extremely cheap, though
Hallelujah! I need some extra cables to keep around.
Anyone have the official FM transmitter? Is it worth it or should I just get one of the generic headphone jack ones?
i got this for a birthday and i can say it works pretty well, better than a 3rd party one for sure.
the only trouble is finding a clear station, but once you've found one it works like a charm.
the only thing is if another car is tuned to that station you can pick up other people's ( i always imagine the looks on peoples faces when they hear my music randomly come on...)
in my experience the tape adapter works fine but they are often cheap and break easily.
monoprice.com has 3rd party ones for extremely cheap, though
Hallelujah! I need some extra cables to keep around.
Anyone have the official FM transmitter? Is it worth it or should I just get one of the generic headphone jack ones?
i got this for a birthday and i can say it works pretty well, better than a 3rd party one for sure.
the only trouble is finding a clear station, but once you've found one it works like a charm.
the only thing is if another car is tuned to that station you can pick up other people's ( i always imagine the looks on peoples faces when they hear my music randomly come on...)
in my experience the tape adapter works fine but they are often cheap and break easily.
I have tape adapters and they work beautifully since it's a direct feed, but the problem is with the cars manufactured between the point they stopped putting tape players in them, and before they started putting AUX lines in them. AKA: My PT Cruiser....
It's not the expense that is stopping me, it's the form factor. It's not the nice, standard stereo size that can be easily pulled and replaced..
(and the expense)
Yeah, that does suck. I own a grand total of 2 CDs (the rest of my music is digital), so when I was shopping around, I was worried about buying a car that only had a CD player and no tape deck.
Thankfully, my '06 Spectra has aux input. Probably the most advance feature of the whole car. o_O
So... some fucker stole my 1st gen brown brick. I'm pretty pissed. I hope I didn't have any nude photos of my wife on it. Should I buy a current gen zune or wait for the next batch? I haven't been keeping up with the releases because my 1st gen was so awesome.
So... some fucker stole my 1st gen brown brick. I'm pretty pissed. I hope I didn't have any nude photos of my wife on it. Should I buy a current gen zune or wait for the next batch? I haven't been keeping up with the releases because my 1st gen was so awesome.
That really sucks. Especially if you'd become attached/accustomed to it.
Personally, if you knew there was no chance of getting it back, I'd go ahead and start looking at the 80s or 120s (depending on your storage needs and budget). One very good thing about Zunes is that even the oldest model is included in the update system, so there's not a great deal to be had by waiting (besides lower prices--I don't think they're planning to add any major new hardware functions any time soon).
Regarding the 80 or 120, is it possible to exercise with them? With my 30 it just wasn't going to happen. I want the big phat space and screen, but I'd like to be able to use it instead of my old Muvo 128 when I'm working out.
edit: Very attached. His name was Hector. He was purchased at the Microsoft employee store at the Las Colinas campus. He will be missed.
Regarding the 80 or 120, is it possible to exercise with them? With my 30 it just wasn't going to happen. I want the big phat space and screen, but I'd like to be able to use it instead of my old Muvo 128 when I'm working out.
edit: Very attached. His name was Hector. He was purchased at the Microsoft employee store at the Las Colinas campus. He will be missed.
That sucks. I haven't become so attached to my Zune that I refer to it by it's name (a clever ploy, Microsoft, making us name our devices...build brand loyalty), but I've only had it since the launch of the 80 model.
I don't think you'll have any problems with the 80 or 120 exercising. They have a larger screen, but are notably thinner, than the original 30s. And there is no problem skipping....I frequently leave my Zune, and its beat-up Incipio leather case, on an exterior 'compartment' on my motorcycle while I drive (that way, I can change tracks at stop lights). If the bumping and shaking from driving on this town's crappy roads hasn't damaged the Zune or caused it to kip, I can't see it being a problem while exercising (a few companies, including Incipio, sell armband and belt cases).
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I still want to see a picture of the Zune in question. Come on!
Nintendo has made some hardware that would probably last longer than the company.
Olol doooomed.
you probably ought to send your story to microsoft.
Are the 120s as tough as the 30s?
Probably not AS tough, but they aren't fragile either. Just avoid abuse and you should be golden.
I subscribe to pretty much only video podcasts.
Gaming Related:
Attack of the Show Daily
Attack of the Show - Around the Net
Broken Pixels
Bleep Bloop
Humor
Ask a Ninja
The Man Show
College Humor Originals
Other
French Maid TV
Wii U NNID: MegaSpooky
everything from maximumfun.org
Well, he's not Hugh Laurie, but I'll give it a shot.
http://totallyradshow.com/
http://revision3.com/
I suscribe to the "just for you" "fitness", and "rock" one, and the only one that updates is the rock one. And I'm talking about in the marketplace. In fact, the "just for you one" dates all the way back to 12/17
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there hasn't been any news on Project Pink in a while, as far as I'm aware.
Man, few places carry Zune accessories. Most of them would rather stock up on stupid ipod crap that nobody cares about...
"OH MY GOD! Pink, orange and lime colored ipod nano socks for only $25!"
they used to be $20 seperately at retail.
monoprice.com has 3rd party ones for extremely cheap, though
The CHUD Show is really awesome. However, it's also really weird. It's mostly movies they chat about, but it usually devolves into punfests. I love the website, so the podcast is great fun for me.
Coverville is a slick little 'cast that is a themed song cover show about twice a week. Guy does a really good job.
And, of course, Rebel FM and the Bombcast for video games shennanigans.
Kevin Smith is really high, and apparently cries a lot about Wayne Gretzky.
If you don't particularly like Smith, don't listen to it.
If you hate listening to a fat man calling himself fat, but not doing anything about it, don't listen to it.
Let me put it this way: if you enjoy the commentary tracks on Smith's movies, and/or the evening with kevin smith series, you'll like the 'cast. If you like his movies, but the commentary not so much, try it with trepidation. If you're not a fan of Smith to begin with, don't waste your time (and the rest of ours when we have to listen to you complaining about it)
Hallelujah! I need some extra cables to keep around.
Anyone have the official FM transmitter? Is it worth it or should I just get one of the generic headphone jack ones?
try Wal-Mart or Best Buy?
At least in my area, Wal-Mart, Target and Best Buy all carry various Zune components....like the Zune Dock. I've seen sync cables before too (albeit overpriced, but that's not surprising). They're also available over Amazon, of course.
I don't know why Apple just doesn't use the subscription based pass, besides the cynical, "We can charge them $.99 for every song, or $15 for ALL of our songs...Hmm...which will make us more money..."
Anywho, I'll take anything that'll bring Apple down so we can get some real competition in the field. As it is, Apple's too big for other companies to make a dent. It's like with World Of Warcraft. It doesn't matter if it's the best or worst MMO out there, it's the biggest by far, and no other game can go against it, even if the other games are better. So the field stagnates, and the only way to get real innovation is to get competition.
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I was at a concert last night and it was the worst kind of temptation for a Zune Pass I have experienced. Heard 2 bands I hadn't heard of before and kept thinking to myself: "If I had a Zune Pass, I could go home and download everything I just heard."
i got this for a birthday and i can say it works pretty well, better than a 3rd party one for sure.
the only trouble is finding a clear station, but once you've found one it works like a charm.
the only thing is if another car is tuned to that station you can pick up other people's ( i always imagine the looks on peoples faces when they hear my music randomly come on...)
in my experience the tape adapter works fine but they are often cheap and break easily.
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10832&cs_id=1083201&p_id=3486&seq=1&format=2
$2.23 for a Zune sync cable (they get cheaper if you buy more than one at a time)
They also have wall and car chargers, both cheaper than four bucks.
I have tape adapters and they work beautifully since it's a direct feed, but the problem is with the cars manufactured between the point they stopped putting tape players in them, and before they started putting AUX lines in them. AKA: My PT Cruiser....
Of course, I kind of had to do that because the stereo that was in the car was junk, but still.
(and the expense)
Yeah, that does suck. I own a grand total of 2 CDs (the rest of my music is digital), so when I was shopping around, I was worried about buying a car that only had a CD player and no tape deck.
Thankfully, my '06 Spectra has aux input. Probably the most advance feature of the whole car. o_O
That really sucks. Especially if you'd become attached/accustomed to it.
Personally, if you knew there was no chance of getting it back, I'd go ahead and start looking at the 80s or 120s (depending on your storage needs and budget). One very good thing about Zunes is that even the oldest model is included in the update system, so there's not a great deal to be had by waiting (besides lower prices--I don't think they're planning to add any major new hardware functions any time soon).
edit: Very attached. His name was Hector. He was purchased at the Microsoft employee store at the Las Colinas campus. He will be missed.
That sucks. I haven't become so attached to my Zune that I refer to it by it's name (a clever ploy, Microsoft, making us name our devices...build brand loyalty), but I've only had it since the launch of the 80 model.
I don't think you'll have any problems with the 80 or 120 exercising. They have a larger screen, but are notably thinner, than the original 30s. And there is no problem skipping....I frequently leave my Zune, and its beat-up Incipio leather case, on an exterior 'compartment' on my motorcycle while I drive (that way, I can change tracks at stop lights). If the bumping and shaking from driving on this town's crappy roads hasn't damaged the Zune or caused it to kip, I can't see it being a problem while exercising (a few companies, including Incipio, sell armband and belt cases).